NCHS
Calendar of Events
for 2008-09
Fall 2008
COYOTE TEENS - Open Den & Yearbook Signing
Friday, September 5th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lazy 5 Park, (the park in back next to the skateboard park) in Spanish Springs.
The Coyote Open Den is an opportunity for parents and teens new to the Coyote Teen group. A handout will be provided, and the Coyote Advisors will be available to explain more about this dynamic homeschool teen group, answer all your questions, and explain how teens can get involved. Don't let another high school year go by without providing your teen with an opportunity to be a part of this group.
Schedule:
Yearbook Signing: 6:00 p.m. Meet at the park's pavilion. Bring your pens and be ready to sign yearbooks! For those who did not buy a yearbook, please come and be part of the signing party!
Coyote Orientation for parents & teens new to the group: 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Bring your parent(s) and meet the Coyote Advisors. Receive our Coyote handout packed full of information about the Coyote Teen Group, how it's managed, and how you can get involved. Coyote Advisors will be available to answer all your questions. Parents: Please let us know if you plan to attend so that we can have enough handouts. Thank you!
Prom, Yearbook & Newsletter Committees: 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Coyote Advisors will be interviewing teens for committee positions. Those who are interested in serving the Coyote Teen Group this year are encouraged to complete our online application prior to September 5th. For more information about our committees, visit our online coyote handbook!
For detailed information about the NCHS Coyote Teen group and all their events, visit the Coyote Teen Group webpage.
SEPTEMBER 19th - Friday
NCHS Fall Workshops
Where: Hillside Foursquare Church (3200 Sutro, Reno - from N. McCarran Blvd., turn north onto Sutro, go up the hill, look for the small Hillside Foursquare Church on the right hand side of the road, take the driveway up to the parking lot)
Cost: $10.00 for NCHS members; $15.00 for non-NCHS members
Time: Check in at 1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Homeschooling Through High School to College & Life:
Barbara Dragon, NHN Officer and "just retired" K-12 homeschool
mom of three boys, will help guide you through the high school years.
Adapting resources from Mary Schofield, Cathy Duffy and her own experience,
Barb will help you create an educational plan for you high school student.
By utilizing dual-credits from the community college to build a high school
transcript your high school graduate can enter a four-year college
or university as a sophomore at least. Your student not college bound?
Come learn how to finish the high school years with a transcript tailored to
your student's area of interest/skill or vocation. She'll encourage you in
your ability to keep homeschooling to the end and be GLAD you did! Lots
of hints and help for you and your student to succeed. Guaranteed must
"Go-To" to if you already have a high schooler, or your student is currently
in middle school. Never to early to begin preparing.
Question and Answer time will follow: 2:30 to 3:00 (or more if needed)
Break: 3:00 to 3:10 p.m.
3:10 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
"Teaching" High School At Home - Video, by Dr. Jay L. Wile, Ph.D.
Author of high school science courses through Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc., Dr. Jay L. Wile holds an earned Ph.D. from the University of Rochester in nuclear chemistry and a B.S. in chemistry from the same institution. In this video presentation Dr. Wile addresses many of the issues related to homeschooling a student at the high school level. These include:
* His own experiences with homeschoolers at the university level
* Reasons for homeschooling through high school
* What studies have demonstrated regarding the academic and social development of homeschooled children
3:10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Table Talks
If you are needing some one-on-one time a homeschool parent is available to answer your questions or direct you to some great resources. NCHS workshop handouts will also be available for $5.00 each.
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An Introduction to Homeschooling
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Planning Your Homeschool
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Homeschooling High School
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Art for Homeschoolers
SEPTEMBER 22nd
NCHS School Picture and Family Portrait Day! with Alexis Turner - Monday, September 22nd, 10:00 a.m. at Lazy 5 Park, Spanish Springs. Meet at the front park pavilion. If there is bad weather (too windy or rainy), please meet in front of the Spanish Springs library. We have reserved a room. Picture packages are available for the whole family! NOTE: Coyote Teens - it would be wonderful for you to get a school picture done so that we can use it in our yearbook.
OCTOBER 3rd, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Technology and Sustainability Seminar, Peter Etchart, P.E., City Engineer
City Council Chambers, 745 4th Street (in the City Hall complex). It is located on west side of 4th Street, just south of Prater Way. There is limited parking in the small parking lot to the south of the building but there is ample parking across 4th Street at the American Legion Hall (730 4th Street) next to the Post Office.
The seminar will discuss some of the current and future trends in technology and sustainability. An emphasis will be on imminent and future technology regarding energy, transportation, nanotechnology, and the sustainability “green” movement. I will try to provide educational and career opportunities that the youth may have in these fields. I will also discuss some of the potential Christian opportunities that these technology trends may provide.
FRIDAY, January 30th, 3:00 p.m. at the Raley's Community Meeting Room, Golden Valley
First Graduation Meeting:
If you are a HIGH SCHOOL graduate you don't want to miss this meeting! Come see how you can be part of a wonderful graduation experience! A DVD presentation will be viewed and all questions will be answered. This meeting is for parents and homeschool Seniors. A graduation timeline will be provided, so don't miss this meeting! Last year 24 homeschool teens from all over northern Nevada participated in this event with over 500 in attendance.
Spring 2009
FRIDAY, MAY 8TH OR 15TH (waiting for date confirmation)
Nevada Christian Home School Senior High School Prom (Formal) - May
Hidden Valley Country Club
Dinner and Dancing included
Available to all homeschool students and their friends. A very elegant affair!
Prom theme, picture packages, and menu to follow on our Prom webpage.
MONDAY, JUNE 1st
Senior High Graduation Commencement Ceremony (Semi-Formal)
First Graduation Meeting: Friday, January 30th
If you are a HIGH SCHOOL graduate you don't want to miss this meeting! Come see how you can be part of a wonderful graduation experience! A DVD presentation will be viewed and questions will be answered.
NCHS GRAD WEEK SCHEDULE:
Graduation: Monday, June 1st, 2009
Grad Movie Night: Thursday, June 4th Available to ONLY the NCHS Graduating Class of 2009
Grad Water Park Day at Wild Island: Friday, June 5th at 10:00 a.m. for all graduates and their families
NCHS Days
Spring 2009 - Wild Water Day - June 5th